What animals are native to West Texas?

Ground Squirrel — Five or more species of ground squirrel live in Texas, mostly in the western part of the state. The rock squirrel (Spermophilus variegatus) is found throughout the Edwards Plateau and Trans-Pecos. The Mexican ground squirrel (Spermophilus mexicanus) is found in southern and western Texas. read more

Some 142 species of animals, including some that today are extremely rare, are found in Texas. Texas has many native animals and birds, as well as introduced species. More than 540 species of birds — about three fourths of all different species found in the United States — have been identified in Texas. read more

Having a mild climate and a range of biomes, from plains and grassland in the north, forests and swamps in the east, mountains in the far west, desert in the west and south, and an extensive coastline, makes Texas home to a wide variety of mammal species. read more